- Advertised from 16th May 2022
- 35 hours per week (Fixed Term to 31 March 2022)
Role
We have an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our commitment to challenging poverty and creating vibrant communities.
This fixed term Community Opportunities Coordinator role is funded by the Scottish Government’s Investing in Communities Fund for 9 months.
The successful candidate will be tasked with leading on the final year of our Community Opportunities Project with a focus on delivering a programme of activity that includes a programme of ESOL, community activities and a small number of local flexible employment opportunities in the Wester Common, Hamiltonhill and Woodside areas. This will include recruiting and supporting a small number of new sessional staff members.
We are looking for a dedicated community development, employability or social housing professional to join our Social Regeneration Team to focus on the delivery of our project outputs and outcomes within a defined geographical area. Working with our Social Regeneration Team, this role will require a local presence in the community however, there will also be the opportunity for some hybrid working. You must be comfortable working in partnership with external organisations including schools, community organisations and members of the community.
The work of the Community Opportunities Coordinator must be responsive to the needs of the local community and will lead to an increase in people taking advantage of community learning and employment opportunities; new opportunities must be created; and footfall at our community facilities should increase during the year.
What we will offer to you:
- 40 days leave per year (split between fixed and bookable days)
- 7.7% or 4% employer pension contribution
- life assurance (x1 yearly salary)
- employer paid qualifications, training and professional memberships
- enhanced family leave, sickness and special leave
- reward and recognition incentives
- 24/7 employee support (Health and Wellbeing initiatives)
- Green initiatives (cycle to work, season ticket loans, pool cars)
Application notes
How to apply
Send your CV to recruitment@qcha.org.uk by 29 May 2022. Alternatively, use our 2-page application form to apply.
Key dates
Closing – 29 May 2022
Interview – 10 June 2022
Join Our Team: Lead Maryhill Housing to New Heights!
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for providing great housing and services? Maryhill Housing Association, a Registered Social Landlord providing over 3,100 homes in North West Glasgow, is seeking a dynamic individual to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer. This is a pivotal position in which you will shape the future of our organisation, ensuring we deliver on our promises to customers.
About the Role
As CEO, you will be responsible for the direct line management of the Executive Management Team and Head of Development, empowering staff to provide the best homes and services possible. Reporting directly to the Board, your visionary leadership will guide Maryhill Housing towards achieving its mission of providing great housing and services for our customers; supporting strong, inclusive communities in North West Glasgow.
You will determine the strategic direction, growth, and development of the Association, maintaining executive accountability for all operations. Your role will include forming and nurturing key strategic partnerships, including with Queens Cross Housing Association, to bring tangible benefits to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Governance: Lead the development and execution of the Corporate Strategy in collaboration with the Board. Ensure excellent governance and adherence to the Scottish Housing Regulator’s guidelines.
- Service Excellence: Secure the provision of high-quality, customer-centric housing services. Oversee the repair and improvement programs to enhance energy efficiency and maintain affordability for tenants.
- Team Empowerment: Build and support a skilled, motivated and high performing staff team. Foster a coaching culture of inclusion, openness, innovation, and excellence across the Association.
- Strategic Partnerships: Develop and sustain partnerships to drive regeneration in North West Glasgow and explore new opportunities to deliver tangible benefits to customers
- Innovation and Compliance: Drive the organisation forward with innovative approaches while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a seasoned leader with:
- Proven experience at a senior management level, either within the housing sector, or able to evidence transferability.
- A track record of developing strategic partnerships and driving continuous improvement.
- Strong strategic planning, financial management, and risk management skills.
- Excellent leadership qualities, with a genuine commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Why Maryhill Housing?
Joining Maryhill Housing means becoming part of an organisation that values its people and the community it serves. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where staff are empowered and supported to deliver outstanding service. As CEO, you will have the opportunity to lead an organisation that makes a real difference in people's lives.
Top job! Senior Technical Officer x2
- Full time
- £46,728 – £50,556
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 31st July 2024
Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity. With history dating back to 1978, we have a vision of shaping thriving communities. With over 1500 rented properties: Homes are our purpose, service and sustainability is our priority.
Following a recent restructure of our Services and Technical Departments, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who can demonstrate their commitment to delivering high quality projects to an excellent standard.
Located in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, you will be a key member of Technical Team, supporting our ambitious procurement and investment plans across Net-Zero initiatives, component replacement, Major Repairs, and Cyclical Maintenance projects with a view to ensuring Scottish Housing Quality Standards compliance, enhancing the quality of our homes, ensuring resident satisfaction; and improving our neighbourhoods.
The ideal candidate will have experience delivering a range of planned and ad-hoc major work, common repairs and investment initiatives, with sound working knowledge of preparing procurement business cases, work specifications and tenders. A relevant professional or vocational qualification (HND/SCQF level 8 or above) would be desirable.
A summary of key tasks include:
- Preparing procurement business cases in compliance with procurement strategy, ensuring timely preparation of work specifications and tenders, and contributing to tender evaluations, to meet project planning and governance objectives.
- Development of relevant consultant appointment service level agreements, appointment documentation and rolling performance monitoring / management.
- Delivering a range of planned / ad-hoc major works / common repair, Net-Zero, and investment initiatives including cyclical, SHQS & EESSH compliance projects, and component replacement as directed.
- Property inspections / reporting to assess compliance with SHQS / EESSH , to inform investment strategy.Pre and Post Contract administration in line with GWHA procurement strategy (including but not limited to preparing / contributing to tender documentation, tender evaluation, issuing instructions, ensuring contractor compliance).
- Assessing and addressing contractor performance in respect of quality and performance across all functions.
In return, GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:
- 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays
- Flexible working practices including flexi time, home working, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development & training opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Specific GWHA benefits including; annual service commitment award, long service award and additional festive leave
- Death in Service Benefit
Post subject to satisfactory Disclosure Check.
Glasgow West Enterprises (GWEn) was established in 2010 as a commercial subsidiary of Glasgow West Housing Association. GWEn’s primary focus is the provision of property factoring services within the City Centre and West of Glasgow. The trading subsidiary also provides flexibility to explore other community-led services aligned to the housing association’s vision of shaping thriving communities.
We are looking to appoint an additional Director to support the current GWEn Board in the delivery of its ambitious Business Plan. Ideally this will be someone with previous property factoring experience, preferably within a commercial environment, although we are keen to hear from anyone with relevant/transferrable skills and experience.
The GWEn Board currently meet 3-4 times per year (usually online, Thursday mornings, with flexibility to meet Director commitments). Director responsibilities include:
- Providing overall direction and supervision of the management of GWEn
- Development of the business strategy and annual business plan and budget
- Monitoring performance and compliance
Top job! Head of Finance and Corporate Services / Depute Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £64,075 – £67,295
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 16th August 2024
Cadder Housing Association is a registered social landlord based in Glasgow which owns and maintains 697 homes for affordable rent and provides factoring services to over 400 private homeowners. Our values are respect, integrity, people focused and excellent outcomes, and these are embedded in everything we do.
We are seeking a qualified and experienced finance professional to join the Association. This is a key role within the organisation, you will work closely with and deputise for the Chief Executive Officer and be a Senior Management Team member delivering our vision, values and strategic objectives for our customers.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to join Cadder Housing Association as we bring our financial accounting back in-house. In this role you will provide leadership, management and support to the finance and corporate services team in the delivery of effective financial management, treasury management, governance and compliance, human resource, IT and the corporate services function of the Association.
We are looking for a positive, experienced leader to drive forward change and to build a strong team and a customer- focused culture across the organisation. You should have a proven track record in the delivery of an excellent finance service.
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